A tree of medium size and pyramidal habit. Slender in its youth, it can often be seen growing in restricted areas despite the fact that it develops 'middle age spread', reaching up to 15m wide! It is better growing in an open, parkland setting. Very effective if left feathered to the base. Gold and orange autumn colour.

It grows well on most soils, including clay and chalk. A most useful tree for poor planting conditions.

In our opinion this clone should be renamed Carpinus betulus Globosum and if care isn't taken when selecting, some are very difficult to prune and manage when older.  Always look out for a straight trunk tapering to a well defined leader, as if the main stem is supplied co-dominant at a low level the tree can never be satisfactorily crown lifted at maturity and the crown gently becomes wider and wider.

Mature height: 15-20m

Private individuals can buy Upright Hornbeam here from Barcham Online.